MONROE CITY R-1 BOARD OF EDUCATION
REGULAR MEETING
July 11, 2016
The Monroe City R-1 Board of Education met in regular session on Monday,
July 11, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. Board members present were Mr. Dennis Long, Mr. Jim Underhill, Mrs. Suzanne Quigley, Mrs. Linda Greening, Mr. Dennis Moss, and Mr. Roger Pennewell. Also present were Dr. Tracy Bottoms, Mr. Troy Patterson, Mrs. Linda Bichsel, Mrs. Laura Ketsenburg, Mrs. Carol Hagan, Ms. Marsha Franklin, Mr. Nathan Smith from the Lake Gazette, Mrs. Kim Spalding and Ms. Jackie Pangborn representing the Monroe City Booster Club, and Mrs. Renee Elsberry. Mrs. Michelle Kendrick was absent.
Mr. Dennis Long called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance at 7:00 p.m.
Mrs. Suzanne Quigley made a motion to approve the July agenda. Mr. Dennis Moss seconded. The motion carried 6-0.
Dr. Bottoms reviewed the financial report.
Mr. Jim Underhill made a motion to approve the consent agenda which includes: minutes from previous meetings, approval of bills & warrants, with the exception of check # 031408; schedule a tour of facilities for August 8, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.; set the Tax Rate Hearing for August 8, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.; and to set the next board meeting for August 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Linda Greening seconded. The motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Jim Underhill made a motion to approve check # 031408 to Lind Bichsel. Mrs. Linda Greening seconded. Mr. Dennis Moss and Mrs. Suzanne Quigley abstained. The motion carried 4-0.
Booster Club members Mrs. Kim Spalding and Mrs. Jackie Pangborn presented the board with a proposal to install 3 memorial benches to be located at the Track Facility.
Mrs. Suzanne Quigley made a motion to approve the request for the 3 benches with a memorial plaque attached contingent upon the approval of the location and the installation; and to meet with the Booster Club annually in July to discuss future projects. Mr. Roger Pennewell seconded.
The Board split the vote 3-3; therefore, the motion did not carry. Mrs. Linda Greening made a motion to have the Board President seek a Chairperson for the Facility Naming Committee before the next board meeting to proceed in having the Committee seek a recommendation for the request, per Board Policy 7250. There was no second vote. The motion died for lack of a second.
The Board decided to table the request until personnel can assemble and decide where to place the benches.
Mr. Jim Underhill made a motion to approve the 2016-2017 Salary/Benefits proposal with $500 added to the base salary. Mr. Dennis Moss seconded. The motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Jim Underhill made a motion to approve the surplus property bid from Holy Rosary School for $100 for (1) lot of classroom desks and chairs. Mrs. Linda Greening seconded. The motion carried 6-0.
Dr. Bottoms informed the board that District Copier/Printer bids, Security Camera bids, MS Roofing bids, Band Depository bids, and possible vehicle bids are due for the 2016-2017 school year.
Mr. Jim Underhill made a motion to approve the 2016-2017 HS Teacher Supplement Handbook. Mr. Dennis Moss seconded. The motion carried 6-0.
Mrs. Suzanne Quigley made a motion to approve the 2016-2017 HS Student Activities Handbook. Mrs. Linda Greening seconded. The motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Roger Pennewell made a motion to approve the 2016-2017 HS Student Handbook. Mrs. Suzanne Quigley seconded. The motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Jim Underhill made a motion to approve the 2016-2017 HS Crisis Handbook. Mr. Roger Pennewell seconded. The motion carried 6-0.
Mrs. Linda Greening made a motion to approve the 2016-2017 PDC Handbook. Mrs. Suzanne Quigley seconded. The motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Roger Pennewell made a motion to approve the 2016-2017 Consolidated Elem/MS District Student Handbook. Mr. Dennis Moss seconded. The motion carried 6-0.
In Communications: None
Mr. Jim Underhill made a motion to reserve the right to go into closed session at the next regular meeting or any meeting in the interim for personnel and litigation matters pursuant to RSMo 610.021 § (3),(13). Mrs. Suzanne Quigley seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote:
Dennis Long yea
Jim Underhill yea
Linda Greening yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Mr. Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
The motion carried 6-0.
The Board moved to closed session at 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Roger Pennewell made a motion to return to open session at 9:27 p.m. Mrs. Linda Greening seconded the motion. Roll call vote:
Dennis Long yea
Jim Underhill yea
Linda Greening yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Mr. Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
The motion carried 6-0.
Mrs. Suzanne Quigley made a motion to accept the resignation from Mrs. Deanie Baumgarnder, Para-professional. Mrs. Suzanne Quigley seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Dennis Long yea
Jim Underhill yea
Linda Greening yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
The motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Dennis Moss made a motion to accept the resignation of Mrs. Katelyn Ferry, Para-Professional. Mrs. Linda Greening seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Dennis Long yea
Jim Underhill yea
Linda Greening yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
The motion carried 6-0.
Mr. Jim Underhill made a motion to hire Krista Power as a Para-Professional for the 2016-2017 school year. Mr. Roger Pennewell seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Dennis Long yea
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Mr. Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
Abstained: Linda Greening
The motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Roger Pennewell made a motion to hire Libby Murphy as a Para-Professional for the 2016-2017 school year. Mrs. Suzanne Quigley seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Dennis Long yea
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Mr. Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
Abstained: Linda Greening
The motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Jim Underhill made a motion to hire Heather Quisenberry as a Para-Professional for the 2016-2017 school year. Mr. Dennis Moss seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Dennis Long yea
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Mr. Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
Abstained: Linda Greening
The motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Roger Pennewell made a motion to hire Melissa Hays as a Para-Professional for the 2016-2017 school year. Mrs. Suzanne Quigley seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Dennis Long yea
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
Abstained: Linda Greening
The motion carried 5-0.
Mr. Roger Pennewell made a motion to hire Brian Fohey as a Para-Professional for the 2016-2017 school year. Mr. Dennis Moss seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Dennis Long yea
Jim Underhill yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
Abstained: Linda Greening
The motion carried 5-0.
Mrs. Linda Greening made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:32 p.m. Mr. Dennis Moss seconded. Roll Call Vote:
Dennis Long yea
Jim Underhill yea
Linda Greening yea
Suzanne Quigley yea
Dennis Moss yea
Roger Pennewell yea
Voting nay: none
The motion carried 6-0.
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Dennis Long, President
______Suzanne Quigley, Secretary